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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.26, 957.36 and 330.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.26, 957.36 and 330.68 is: 495.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.26 : 957.36 = 330.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.26/957.36 = 330.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.26x = 957.36 × 330.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.26x = 316,579.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,579.80/639.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.23

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